You may feel powerless as a child, but the world will one day be yours. And you're responsible for it. So, seize the day and take charge of it.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
Sure you're powerless, sure you're just one person, sure you can't change anything... but you don't have to be miserable about it as well.
Unlike a lot of people, I don't feel powerless. I know I can do something. But anyone can do something, it's not about being special. It's about deciding to do it - to dive into work for peace and justice and care for everybody on the planet.
The powerlessness of the child is often forgotten. And after it comes the terrifying phase of moving into adulthood.
If you bring a child into the world, you have a responsibility to that child in every sense of the word.
You need to prepare the child you have for the world that exists.
The pain of powerlessness is excruciating. It is the most painful experience in the earth school, and everyone shares it.
When you have parents who are a little out of their minds, somebody has to take responsibility.
Find your place on the planet. Dig in, and take responsibility from there.
I really believe that if you're going to bring a child into the world, it's your job to parent that world. Especially if it's just you; you don't pawn her off on somebody.
When your will power is gone, you are helpless.
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